Explanation

• Introduction: May 1959
• Announced by: General Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Martial Law imposed: October 1958
• Basic Democrats: 80,000 total (40,000 from East + 40,000 from West Pakistan)
• System purpose: Indirect elections of President & assemblies

Additional information:

• The system was formalized under the Basic Democracies Order (BDO), 1959.
• First Presidential election under this system was held in 1965.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

Syedal Khan Nasir is the current deputy chairman of Senate of Pakistan.

Belonging: Balochistan

Preceded by: Mirza Muhammad Afridi

Appointed on 9th April 2024.

Party affiliation: PML-N

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Capital: Damascus (Syria)
• Rule period: 661–750 CE
• Founder: Muawiyah I
• Type of government: Hereditary monarchy
• Ended after: Abbasid Revolution (750 CE)

Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Stubborn means ضدی
• Inflexible means اٹل, جو بدل نہ سکے

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• Fatima Jinnah died on 9 July 1967 (age: 73) in Karachi (Mazar-e-Quaid), Pakistan.
• She was known as Madar-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation).
• She was the younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Additional information:

• Birth: 30 July 1893
• She contested against Ayub Khan in 1965 elections.
• Her election symbol was “Lamp (Laltain)”.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Author: Benazir Bhutto
• Book Type: Autobiography
• Published: 7th January 1989
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Theme: Politics, struggle, democracy

Additional information:

• Benazir Bhutto was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• She served two non-consecutive terms: 1988–1990 and 1993–1996.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• First Battle of Panipat: 21 April 1526
• Fought Between: Babur Vs Lodi
• Won by: Babur

Additional information:

• Second Battle of Panipat: November 5, 1556
• Fought Between: Hemu Vs Akbar
• Won by: Akbar
• Third Battle of Panipat: 14 January 1761
• Fought Between: Abdali Vs Marathas
• Won by: Abdali

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers celebrated on 29 May.

With the purpose to to honor the service, courage, and dedication of past and present UN peacekeepers

Theme 2025: The Future of Peacekeeping

Theme 206: Invest in Peace

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Explanation

• Manchhar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan.
• It collects water from the Kithar mountain range.
• It is one of South Asia's largest.
• It covers an area of 23.5 km (14.6 mi)
• It is the part of Indus River basin.

Last verified on 31-03-2026